Leading Equity and Diversity in the Medical Scientist Training Program (LEAD MSTP)(T32)
ID: 344620Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/344620

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-030.html
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Leading Equity and Diversity in the Medical Scientist Training Program (LEAD MSTP)" under Funding Opportunity Announcement PAR-23-030. This initiative aims to cultivate a diverse pool of clinician-scientist leaders by supporting dual-degree training programs (e.g., M.D./Ph.D.) at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and institutions in IDeA-eligible states, focusing on evidence-based training and mentoring strategies. The program emphasizes the integration of clinical and research training, health equity, and the recruitment and retention of underrepresented trainees, with funding available for stipends, tuition, travel, and training-related expenses for up to five years. Interested institutions must submit their applications through Grants.gov by January 27, 2025, and can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries.

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    PAR-23-030.html
    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), announces the Leading Equity and Diversity in the Medical Scientist Training Program (LEAD MSTP) under Funding Opportunity Announcement PAR-23-030. This initiative is aimed at fostering a diverse cadre of clinician-scientist leaders to address the biomedical research needs of the nation, specifically targeting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and institutions in IDeA-eligible states. The program supports dual-degree training (e.g., M.D./Ph.D.) through evidence-based training and mentoring strategies to enhance the success of trainees from underrepresented backgrounds. The proposal allows for one application per institution, and the funding can cover stipends, tuition, travel, and training-related expenses for up to five years. Key program components include the integration of clinical and research training, a focus on health equity, and recruitment and retention plans to sustain diversity within the biomedical research workforce. The FOA encourages collaborative and innovative training models and stresses the importance of institutional commitment to develop an inclusive and supportive training environment for all trainees. Interested institutions must comply with application guidelines, including submission through Grants.gov and adherence to specified diversity-enhancing activities.
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